With the Deaf SEA Games scheduled to take place in Jakarta this year, the Malaysian Deaf Sports Association (MSDeaf) is hoping to defend their title by moulding some of their finest junior talents in its upcoming domestic championship.
The Malaysia Paralympic Council is ready to collaborate with the Malaysian Deaf Sports Association in preparing deaf athletes to compete for medals in international sporting events.
Despite winning 18 medals, including three golds, since their first participation in the Deaflympics in 1993, it is still not enough to get the attention of the Youth and Sports Ministry.
This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
